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Carpenter/Joiner Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Zimmerer/Zimmerin

Carpenter/Joiner is a recognized 3-year vocational training program in industry and skilled trades. You will learn to plan, construct, and repair wooden structures for buildings, especially roofs, walls, and ceilings.

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What you do

  • Read and implement plans and technical drawings
  • Cut, plane, and process wood materials
  • Assemble wooden roof trusses, wall structures, and ceilings
  • Maintain and repair wooden building components
  • Erect scaffolding and formwork
  • Operate and maintain machinery and tools
  • Perform quality checks and observe safety regulations

Requirements

  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Spatial reasoning abilities
  • Physical fitness and freedom from vertigo
  • Meticulous and precise working style
  • Teamwork skills and reliability
  • Interest in wood as a material and in construction
  • At least a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate)

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Carpenter (Zimmerermeister/in)
  2. 2Specialization in areas like monument preservation or timber frame construction
  3. 3Study to become a civil engineer or architect (with relevant university entrance qualification)
  4. 4Self-employment with your own carpentry business
  5. 5Positions as a foreman/forewoman or construction manager

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Carpenter/Joiner Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Carpenter/Joiner Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Carpenter/Joiner Ausbildung?

Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Spatial reasoning abilities; Physical fitness and freedom from vertigo; Meticulous and precise working style.

Where can I find open Carpenter/Joiner Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 85 open positions at 84 companies, for example at Zimmerei A. Buchholz GmbH, WeberHaus GmbH & Co. KG, and Keppler GmbH.

How to apply as a Carpenter/Joiner

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.